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Salaries
Salary for Class of 2023 Computer Sciences Grads Expected to Fall, but Demand Remains Strong
February 06, 2023
By Kevin Gray
The average salary projection for computer sciences graduates at the bachelor’s degree level is expected to be lower than last year, but these grads remain in high demand. Read More.
Salaries
Salaries Expected to Climb for Class of 2023 Master’s Grads
February 17, 2023
By Kevin Gray
All reported categories of majors at the master’s degree level show projected increases for the Class of 2023. Read More.
Compensation
Differential in Starting Salaries Between Bachelor’s and Master’s Grads Is Diminishing
December 05, 2022
By Kevin Gray
Although there remains a salary advantage for college students obtaining a master's degree, the differential in starting salaries between bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees is diminishing. Read More.
Job Search
Fraudulent Employers: Tips for Career Centers and Students
Career centers and students must be vigilant about fraudulent employers and should identify steps to take to verify the legitimacy of an employer. Read More.
First Destinations
2021 College Graduates Saw Outcomes Rate Improve From Class of 2020
November 04, 2022
By Kevin Gray
The unusual and uncertain times experienced by the college Class of 2021 in its final year was reflected in its outcomes, which improved from last year, but remained down from pre-pandemic levels. Read More.

DATA BITES

3.6%

Overall unemployment rate
Bureau of Labor Statistics

4.6% (FEBRUARY 2023)/
4.6% (FEBRUARY 2022)

Unemployment rate, bachelor’s degree grads age 20 – 24
Bureau of Labor Statistics

$58,862

Mean starting salary, Class of 2021 bachelor’s degree graduate
Dashboard - Class of 2021 First Destinations

14.7%

Projected hiring increase for the Class of 2023
Job Outlook 2023

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